The 2026 Syracuse Orange football schedule features a competitive ACC slate bookended by a home opener against New Hampshire and a marquee regular-season finale against Notre Dame at the JMA Wireless Dome. Head coach Fran Brown enters his third season with the Orange aiming to build on the program’s upward momentum and push toward the top of the ACC standings.
2026 Syracuse Orange Football Schedule
| Week | Date | Time | Opponent | TV / Stream |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 5 | TBD | New Hampshire | TBD |
| 2 | Sep 12 | TBD | California | TBD |
| 3 | Thu Sep 17 | TBD | @ Pittsburgh | TBD |
| BYE | Sep 26 | – | BYE WEEK | – |
| 4 | Oct 3 | TBD | @ UConn | TBD |
| 5 | Oct 10 | TBD | @ Virginia | TBD |
| 6 | Oct 17 | TBD | Louisville | TBD |
| 7 | Fri Oct 24 | TBD | @ North Carolina | TBD |
| 8 | Oct 31 | TBD | SMU | TBD |
| 9 | Nov 7 | TBD | Clemson | TBD |
| 10 | Nov 14 | TBD | @ NC State | TBD |
| 11 | Nov 21 | TBD | @ Boston College | TBD |
| 12 | Nov 28 | TBD | Notre Dame | TBD |
Syracuse opens with two home nonconference games before a Thursday night road trip to Pittsburgh, then takes its bye before diving into full conference play in October. A Friday night road game at North Carolina in late October adds a prime-time dimension to an ACC stretch that also includes Louisville, SMU, and Clemson. The November 28 home finale against Notre Dame could be one of the loudest games at the JMA Wireless Dome all season.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Syracuse head coach in 2026?
Fran Brown enters his third season as head coach of the Syracuse Orange in 2026. Brown came to the program after a successful run as a defensive backs coach at Georgia and has brought an energetic recruiting approach to Central New York. He has positioned Syracuse as one of the more competitive programs in the ACC during his tenure.
Where do the Syracuse Orange play home games in 2026?
Syracuse plays home games at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, New York. The dome seats approximately 49,000 fans and is one of the most distinctive venues in college football as a fully enclosed stadium. It has developed a reputation as one of the louder home environments in the sport, especially for night games.
When does Syracuse play Notre Dame in 2026?
Syracuse hosts Notre Dame at the JMA Wireless Dome on November 28, 2026, to close out the regular season. The matchup is a high-profile home game for the Orange, bringing one of college football’s most followed programs to Central New York. A win would be a marquee result for the Syracuse program heading into bowl season.
